Date of source: Sunday, August 6, 2006
The author reviews the book ‘Listening to Islam’ by The Revd. Dr. John Watson, in which he “brings to light the intimate prayerful relationship that the devout Catholic monk, Thomas Merton, had with the Pakistani Sufi mystic-scholar, Abdul Aziz.” Watson asserts “Islam deserves to be listened to.”
Date of source: Sunday, August 6, 2006
The author reflects on the life and experiences of Michael Fitzgerald, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Egypt and the Roman Catholic delegate to the League of Arab States and the significant future contributions he can make to Christian-Muslim dialogue.
Date of source: Sunday, July 23, 2006
The author describes the Coptic Orthodox church at VilleJuif, just beyond the city center of Paris, particularly noting the resurrection mosaic on its facade and the work of the famous Coptic iconographer Adel Nassief.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
The author reflects on the lives of major spiritual figures in Coptic Orthodoxy and what they demonstrated in terms of spirituality and prayer.
Date of source: Sunday, May 14, 2006
Coptologia, which publishes books on Coptic issues, has celebrated its silver jubilee by issuing a book that is an academically oriented autobiography entitled The Coptic Holy Icon, encompassing twenty-four chapters of voluminous study.
Date of source: Sunday, April 16, 2006
Relations between the Anglican church and some Jews are strained after a vote in the Church of England’s General Synod concerning investment in companies profiting from Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories, in particular Caterpillar Inc., an American machinery company.
Date of source: Sunday, April 2, 2006
A review of the book ‘Listening to Islam’ by Rev. John Watson, concerning dialogue between Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Sunday, April 2, 2006
Discussion about creationism, including the comments of the Archbishop of Canterbury on the issue.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Memories of Dr. Otto Meinardus, and the position he took between two cultures, particularly in relation to his stance on Coptic Orthodox traditions.
Date of source: Friday, September 30, 2005
Memories of Rev. Dr. Otto Meinardus.